Jackie's Architecture Blog September 2003 Archive

On October 8, from 8:00 am to midnight, eighty pros and emerging talents will give free presentations on a variety of architectural themes during AIA's New York Design-In Marathon. The ... Read More

Was this stucco home always stucco? And, what about the porch pillars? Are they original? The owners want to make their home historically correct, but aren't sure just where to ... Read More

"For those who think that the Bob Vila approach to home design and construction is the way to go - then they can look forward to a disproportionate, poorly engineered ... Read More

The zinc-coated, zigzag Jewish Museum Berlin was the first building project for Ground Zero architect Daniel Libeskind. The controversial building became one of Berlin's most prominent landmarks and brought Daniel ... Read More

Gleaming moldings and hardwood floors make this quaint home a real jewel. The owner has posted lots of photos and would love to hear your thoughts about the house. • Respond ... Read More

The emperor Franz Josef was outraged when Adolf Loos put a modern building across from the Imperial Palace. What happened? Here's the scoop.

In Glasgow, Scotland, Chris Stewart Architects and the Cube Housing Association are creating homes designed specifically for people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Color, lighting, floor plans, and other design ... Read More

Researchers say that homes made of concrete are much more storm-resistant than houses constructed of wood and steel. Here's why.

More than 1,200 homes, schools, and other buildings will open their doors for the National Solar Tour, held in hundreds of communities across the USA on Saturday, October 4. Spearheaded ... Read More

Whether your home is old or new, it may not be able to withstand the fierce winds and high waves of a hurricane. To help protect your house, check out ... Read More

MADI artist Volf Roitman used bright colors and playful designs to create a luscious, almost baroque skin for a once plain two-story storefront building in Dallas, Texas. What, exactly, ... Read More

"As you can see it's quite lacking in the 'curb appeal' department!" says the owner of this gambrel-roof home. She'd like to spiff up the house with paint, trim, or ... Read More

Freedom Tower, a New York World Trade Center building designed by David Childs and Daniel Libeskind, will be the tallest building in the world, says the New York Times. But ... Read More

On the two-year anniversary of their destruction, we would like to pay homage New York's Twin Towers, demolished in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. View photos Share memories

The competition to design a memorial to those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 inspired an astonishing 5,200 proposals -- most from nonexperts who desire to ... Read More

So many great skyscraper architects were born in September, the month has come to be known as the official time to celebrate tall buildings. What are the world's tallest? Well, ... Read More

Award-winning architect Daniel Libeskind, who is designing the master plan for the new World Trade Center at Ground Zero in New York City, will be honoured with a special exhibition ... Read More